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Ima Gas Project FID: The Legal Obligations TotalEnergies, AMNI And Contractors Face Before First Gas
TotalEnergies and AMNI have taken the Final Investment Decision on Nigeria's Ima Gas Project, a development 53 years in the making that will supply critical feed gas to Nigeria LNG's Train 7 expansion. Between FID and first gas in 2028, the project faces complex legal obligations spanning financing conditions, gas sales agreements, construction contracts, Nigerian content compliance, host community trusts, flaring regulations, and tax incentives that must all hold up in practice.
Nigeria Energy
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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From Award To Accountability: Drill-or-Drop And Nigerian Acreage
Nigeria's upstream regulator has issued a critical enforcement circular targeting holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences awarded in three recent licensing rounds. The circular activates drill-or-drop provisions under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, creating immediate compliance obligations and potential forfeiture consequences for licensees who have not met their minimum work programme commitments.
Nigeria Energy
UU
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Why Nigeria Still Imports Petrol: What Section 317 Of The PIA Really Says
Nigeria now refines more petrol at home than at any point in its history, and the NMDPRA is still issuing import licences. On 28 September 2026, the Federal High Court in Abuja went further, ordering the regulator to keep granting petrol import licences to three major marketers. For refinery investors, that raises a pointed question: does the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) protect local refineries from imported fuel at all? The answer sits in Section 317.
Nigeria Energy
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Nigeria’s Deep Offshore Oil And Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order 2026: What It Means For Investment And Project Development
Nigeria has introduced a new Tax Remission Order for 2026 targeting deep offshore oil and gas projects, establishing a framework of fiscal incentives designed to stimulate investment in the sector. This regulatory development carries significant implications for both domestic and international investors evaluating opportunities in Nigeria's offshore energy landscape.
Nigeria Tax
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
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An Analysis Of The Upstream-Midstream Interface: Jurisdiction Over Pipeline Infrastructure
The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 separated upstream regulation from midstream and downstream regulation, but how does that separation apply to pipeline infrastructure that sits between production, transportation, processing and export? This analysis examines the statutory basis of pipeline licensing after Executive Order No. 9 of 2026, how jurisdiction is allocated between the NUPRC and the NMDPRA, and what this means for operators, lenders and project sponsors.
Nigeria Energy
UU
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Nigeria’s Offshore Investment Outlook: US$30–50 Billion In Projects Expected To Drive Upstream Growth Between 2026 And 2030
Nigeria's upstream oil and gas sector is poised for substantial growth with 22 major offshore projects anticipated between 2026 and 2030, potentially attracting US$30-50 billion in investment. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission projects these developments will boost production, create employment, expand infrastructure, and strengthen energy security, supported by new fiscal frameworks and licensing rounds.
Nigeria Energy
TA
Tope Adebayo LP
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Legislative Spotlight: NOSDRA (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes significant changes to Nigeria's regulatory framework for oil spill management and environmental compliance. What new enforcement powers will NOSDRA gain, and how will financial and criminal consequences for non-compliance by operators and facility owners be strengthened?
Nigeria Environment
SK
Streamsowers & Kohn
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From Oil Pollution To Environmental Justice: How Dr Olisa Agbakoba’s Defence Of The Ogoni Nine Shaped A Lifelong Cause
The trial of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Nine in Nigeria's Niger Delta during the 1990s became a watershed moment in environmental justice, bringing global attention to the devastating ecological impact of oil extraction on local communities. Dr. Olisa Agbakoba's role as defense counsel in this landmark case transformed his legal practice...
Nigeria Environment
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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A Critique Of The Federal High Court’s Decision In HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo v. Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Ltd: Limitation Of Actions And The Doctrine Of Continuing Tort In Nigerian Environmental Litigation
The Federal High Court's recent decision in HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo v. Shell Petroleum Development Company has reignited debate over whether limitation statutes should bar environmental claims arising from oil spills. This case examines two critical unresolved questions: whether federal or state limitation laws govern petroleum litigation, and whether ongoing oil pollution constitutes a continuing tort that suspends statutory time limits.
Nigeria Environment
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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The Conversion And Renewal (Licences And Leases) Regulations 2026: Closing The Gaps In Nigeria's Post-Pia Upstream Licensing Framework
The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 ("PIA") has fundamentally restructured Nigeria's upstream petroleum licensing framework. Among other reforms, it replaced the previous licensing regime of the Petroleum Act (PA) and changed the licence type nomenclature with the introduction of the Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL), Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL), and Petroleum Mining Lease (PML).
Nigeria Energy
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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2026 Mid-Year Report On The Nigerian Oil And Gas Industry
Nigeria's oil and gas industry experienced significant milestones in the first half of 2026, building on an exceptionally active 2025 marked by major investment decisions, licensing rounds, and substantial transactions. While the pace has moderated compared to the previous year's unprecedented activity, the sector continues to achieve critical developments across upstream, midstream, and gas value chains that are reshaping the country's energy landscape.
Nigeria Energy
TA
Tope Adebayo LP
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Nigeria 2025 Upstream Licensing Round: Updates From The Commercial Bid Conference
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has concluded its Commercial Bid Conference for the 2025 Upstream Licensing Round, announcing Preferred and Reserve Bidders while establishing critical evaluation criteria and post-award obligations. This development signals Nigeria's commitment to transparent acreage allocation and enforcement of the Petroleum Industry Act's drill-or-drop principle, with implications for current bidders and future licensing opportunities.
Nigeria Energy
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